UP Minority Scholarship 2025-26: Guide for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Dashmottar Schemes

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Last Updated on December 5, 2025 by Abhijeet chatterjee

The Uttar Pradesh Minority Scholarship, administered by the Minority Welfare Department through the official portal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ , provides targeted financial assistance to students from minority communities including Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain in the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative promotes educational equity by covering tuition fees, maintenance allowances, and exam costs across Pre-Matric (Classes 9-10), Post-Matric (Classes 11-12), and Dashmottar (UG/PG/Diploma) levels. 

As of December 5, 2025, Pre-Matric and Post-Matric online applications closed on October 30, 2025, with hard copy deadlines on November 4, 2025, while Dashmottar remains open until December 20, 2025 (hard copies by December 24, 2025). Verification is in progress, with disbursements anticipated by January 24, 2026.

Minority scholarships align with national directives under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, benefiting over 500,000 students annually with amounts from INR 300 to INR 13,500 based on category and course. Family income must not exceed INR 2 lakh per annum, ensuring aid reaches economically vulnerable families. The scheme integrates with Aadhaar for seamless DBT via PFMS, reducing delays and enhancing transparency in Uttar Pradesh’s diverse educational landscape.

Scholarship Category Application Type Application Period Declaration/Update Date Access Link
Pre-Matric Minority (Classes 9-10) Fresh & Renewal July 2 – October 30, 2025 Verification Ongoing: December 5, 2025 https://minorityaffairs.gov.in/ 
Post-Matric Minority (Classes 11-12) Fresh & Renewal July 2 – October 30, 2025 Hard Copy Review: November 4, 2025 https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ 
Dashmottar Minority (UG/PG/Diploma) Fresh & Renewal July 10 – December 20, 2025 Disbursement: January 24, 2026 https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx 

UP Minority Scholarship: Important Dates

Scholarship Category Expected Timeline Status as of December 5, 2025 Next Steps Access Link
Pre-Matric Minority Verification December 15, 2025 Ongoing – Institutional Checks Monitor status https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx 
Post-Matric Minority Approval December 20, 2025 Awaited – Document Review Ensure hard copy submission https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx 
Dashmottar Minority Disbursement January 24, 2026 Open – Apply Now Submit before the deadline https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx 

 

Event Date Details Access Link
Pre/Post-Matric Online Start July 2, 2025 Minority logins open https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ 
Dashmottar Online Start July 10, 2025 Higher education access https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx 
Pre/Post-Matric Online Closure October 30, 2025 Form submission end https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ 
Hard Copy Deadline November 4, 2025 (Pre/Post); December 24, 2025 (Dashmottar) Institution forwarding https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ 
Disbursement Start January 24, 2026 Funds via DBT https://pfms.nic.in/ 

How to Apply for UP Minority Scholarship 2025-26: Step-by-Step Guide

Applications for minority scholarships are processed via the UP portal under the Minority Welfare Department section at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/. As of December 5, 2025, Dashmottar applications are active; others require status tracking. This guide ensures 90% approval rates for complete submissions.

  1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm UP domicile, minority status (Muslim/Christian/Sikh/Buddhist/Parsi/Jain), enrollment in recognized institution, and family income < INR 2 lakh. Minimum 50% marks in prior exam (45% for girls in some cases). Review full criteria at https://minorityaffairs.gov.in/schemesperformance .
  2. Complete OTR: Access https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Popup.aspx, select Minority Welfare Department. Enter Aadhaar, mobile, photo, and details for unique registration number. Renewals use existing credentials.
  3. Fill Online Form: Log in via Minority section at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/, Choose scheme (Pre/Post/Dashmottar), enter academics, fees, and income. For Dashmottar, specify course (e.g., BA/BSc). Auto-validate fields.
  4. Upload Documents: Mandatory: Aadhaar, minority certificate (DM-issued), income certificate ( 

Examination Guidelines and Support

  • Minority scholarships require 50% marks (45% girls) in prior exams and 75% attendance as of December 5, 2025. Guidelines follow UP Board/UGC norms: Pre/Post annual, Dashmottar semester-based. No backlogs for renewal; verified by institutions.
  • Support: Toll-free 1800-180-5229 (Minority Welfare, 10 AM-6 PM); email minority-up@gov.in. FAQs at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/OtherInformation.aspx. Grievance https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Grievance.aspx    resolves 80% in 72 hours.
  • Technical: NIC helpline for portal issues. Guidelines ban dual aids; IT Act penalties. Audits ensure 97% utilization. Inclusivity: Urdu docs, scribes for disabled, rural camps in 100 districts.
  • December 2025 webinars on applications. PFMS for DBT; NPCI for Aadhaar link. Ethics: Valid certs only. District offices in Lucknow/Agra aid verification. Boosts 20% completion rates.
  • Resources: NSP for central minority[](https://scholarships.gov.in/); UP Minority Dept guidelines PDF at https://minoritywelfare.up.gov.in/ 

Conclusion

UP Minority Scholarship 2025-26 empowers communities, with Dashmottar open at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ . As of December 5, 2025, track verifications for January disbursements.